Dhaka Metropolis sealed the third semi-final spot in the eighth Bangladesh Games after they prevailed over Chittagong Division by five wickets at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Tuesday. Dhaka Metro joined Rangpur and Khulna Division to
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Sajidul, Mominul wait for chances
Pace bowler Sajidul Islam and batsman Mominul Haque are eager to perform as they wait for their chances in the second Test match against Zimbabwe beginning from April 25. Bangladesh were humiliated in the first Test by 335 runs and are looking to change there fortune in order to square the two-match Test series.
Khulna, Rangpur in cricket semis
Khulna Division registered a 36-run victory over Barisal Division in the opening cricket game of the eighth Bangladesh Games to book the first semi-final spot at the Shaheed Chandu Stadium in Bogra on Monday. In the second game of the day at the same venue,
Zia, Shafiul drafted to Test squad
All-rounder Ziaur Rahman obtained a place in the Test squad along with pace bowler Shafiul Islam who both left for Zimbabwe on Sunday night to bolster the strength of the Bangladesh team after their morale-shattering defeat in the first Test. The cricketers will be there as cover for pacers Rubel Hossain
SL U-19 go 1-0 up
The Sri Lanka Under-19 team prevailed by 62 runs as per the Duckworth/Lewis method in the first one-day international against Bangladesh Under-19 side at the Sylhet Divisional Stadium on Sunday. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh U-19 team were bundled out for a meagre 137 in 47.1 overs with Abu Sayeem (43 ... Read more
SL high commission wins
The ‘High Commissioner’s Challenge Cup’ Twenty20 friendly cricket match between the British and Sri Lanka High Commissions invitation eleven was played on Friday at the National Cricket Academy ground at Mirpur. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the British High
Rapid Foundation champs in Div-II cricket
Rapid Foundation emerged champions in super league of the Second Division Cricket League crushing Talent Hunt Cricket Academy by 108 runs in final at the Dhanmondi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Batting first after winning the toss, Rapid Foundation were all out for a total of 164 in 38.3 over with Tarikul scoring 44 runs. Nadim ... Read more
Humiliation in Harare
Bangladesh suffered one of their biggest humiliations to date when they crashed to a 335-run defeat against Zimbabwe inside four days in the first Test at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. Set a world record target of 483 runs in more than
Cricketers stage protest
Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan assured the players that he will take steps to start the Dhaka Premier League after dozens of cricketers staged a sit-in protest at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday. The BCB president had an hour-long meeting with the representatives
When UDRS is inevitable
The time may finally be ripe when Bangladesh pushes its case for the universal use of the Umpire’s Decision Review System in light of their recent downturns on their recent tour of Sri Lanka and the ongoing tour in Zimbabwe. Bangladesh were undeservedly on the receiving end
Tigers’ back to the wall
Bangladesh were staring at a potentially mammoth target due to a combination of individual brilliance from Brendan Taylor and an average batting display by the Tigers which pushed the visitors onto the back foot after the conclusion of the third day of the first Test match against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Friday.
Robiul offers ray of hope
Pace bowler Robiul Islam took the opportunity to grab the center stage for proving his mettle in the third day of the first Test match against Zimbabwe as his six-wicket haul presented some much needed light in the Tigers camp at Harare on Friday. Though it is too early to say whether Bangladesh
Cricketers for immediate start of DPL
The local cricketers are set to place a protest programme before the Bangladesh Cricket Board for immediate start of the Dhaka Premier League. The players are expected to stage a sit-in in front of the BCB at 10:00am today and later ask the authority to take immediate steps to resolve
Two-match four-day series ends 0-0
The second and final four-day match between Bangladesh Under-19 team and Sri Lanka Under-19 side ended in a draw at the Sylhet Divisional Stadium on Friday after the end of the fourth and final day’s play. After two days were washed out in the previous three days,
Tigers start well after toil
Bangladesh made a quick start to make up for some lost ground after the bowlers toiled hard to dismiss Zimbabwe in their first innings in the first Test at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday. The Tigers reached 95-1 in-25 overs they got a chance to bat on the second day, which saw Zimbabwe dominating ... Read more
Cox’s Bazar stadium gets final go-ahead
The Bangladesh Cricket Board received the final approval from the Prime Minister’s Office to set up a cricket stadium at the Cox’s Bazar golf course, chairman of the BCB’s grounds committee Lokman Hossain Bhuiyan informed a reporter on Thursday. The prime minister earlier granted authorisation to the BCB
Rain forces another washout
Incessant rain forced a wash out on the third and penultimate day’s play in the second four-day match between Bangladesh Under-19 and Sri Lanka Under-19 at the Sylhet Divisional Stadium on Thursday. Rain began pouring down in the north-eastern city from Wednesday night and continued till the early hours of Thursday morning. Even though
Taylor punishes luckless Tigers
Brendan Taylor rode his luck to score a century and put Zimbabwe in a comfortable position on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Harare on Wednesday. Taylor stayed unbeaten on 105, his second Test century against Bangladesh in consecutive matches, as Zimbabwe posted 217-4 at close on
Tigers lick selection wounds
Bangladesh were left kicking their backs after they went into the first Test against Zimbabwe on Wednesday with just two pace bowlers despite a greenish wicket at the Harare Sports Club. This was viewed as a defensive move in a Test match that they were expected to win against a side considered as rank outsiders ... Read more
Jubair spins SL-19 out
Leg-spinner Jubair Hossain continued to shine with the cheirry as his four-wicket haul helped Bangladesh Under-19 team dismiss their Sri Lankan counterparts for a modest 185 runs on the second day of the four-day game at the Sylhet Divisional Stadium on Wednesday. Jubair, who picked up eight wickets in the first four-day